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Tourism Awards
The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards
Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby, the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and distinctive businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.
The awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the success and resilience of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.
There are 14 awards categories in total covering different aspects of the tourism industry, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions, unique experiences, and the hardworking people behind the businesses.
The 2024/25 Tourism Awards are sponsored by C W Sellors Fine Jewellery and Luxury Watches and VoltShare. If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the awards please e-mail Lindsay Rae on lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com
Scroll down to view the winners of the 2023/24 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards. Winners were announced at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill on 7th March 2024.
How to apply
Before applying we recommend that you take some time to carefully read through the resources below, make sure that you are applying for the right category and are happy with the terms and conditions; if your business is shortlisted you will, depending on the category, receive an unannounced visit from the judge, by applying you are agreeing to either reimburse or waive the cost of the visit.
Applications must be submitted through the on-line application portal which can be accessed by clicking here, you can work on your application in stages, it allows you to save and return. However we recommend that you download the relevant application below, this is a word document, and write your application in this off-line format before copying and pasting the information into the application portal.
If you are unsure if you are eligible to enter (these awards are for tourism businesses) or which category is the best fit for you business please don't hesitate to call or e-mail Lindsay Rae on 07711 302151 or lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com
Before you apply:
Essential reading and information:
> Download Category Summaries
> Download our Awards Application Top Tips
> Download Applicant Terms & Conditions
> Watch the "How to apply for the Tourism Awards" webinar
> Download the webinar slides with accompanying notes
Downloadable application forms:
B&B and Guest House of the Year
Hotel of the Year
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Pub of the Year
Experience of the Year
New Tourism Business of the Year
Taste of the Peak District Derbyshire & Derby
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Unsung Hero Award
Team of the Year (Local Award)
Tourism Young Achiever (Local Award)
Key dates:
> Awards applications open: 09.00 21 June 2024
> Awards applications close: 23.59 26 August 2024
> Round one judging: September 2024
> Round two site visit judging: October/November 2024
> Tourism Awards Ceremony: March 2025
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2023/24 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Award Winners
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award*
B&B and Guest House of the Year*
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award*
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BRONZE! Pure Outdoor, Bamford
Experience of the Year*
Hotel of the Year*
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GOLD! Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne
New Tourism Business of the Year*
Pub of the Year*
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
Taste of the Peak District Derbyshire & Derby Award*
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SILVER! The Pattenmakers, Duffield
Team of the Year
Tourism Young Achiever
Unsung Hero*
Visitor Attraction of the Year*
with thanks to our 2023/24 Tourism Awards Sponsors
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